Originally established as coaching house named 'The Magpie' back in the 1600s, the Griffin Inn has acted as a warm and welcoming place to stay for four centuries. With the Griffin retaining 11 traditional guestrooms, the business has adapted and diversified to stand the test of time, and now acts as a popular pub, restaurant, function venue, and hotel. And with its sold-out Christmas light switch on event set to take place today, Floor Supervisor and Team Leader Emma Campbell admitted that the business is the "best pub [she] has ever worked in".
READ > 'My mum is homeless and I've been in and out of care - so this means so much to me' The bar at the Griffin (Image: The Griffin Inn) With a high-quality ethos running throughout the Griffin, the four main strands of the business has helped to assuage the many difficulties that have faced the hospitality industry in recent years. With an extensive refurb completed in 2020, Emma said that the business' elegant hotel rooms are frequently booked up and the function room is a frequent host for birthdays, weddings, funerals, and work events. A mouth-watering roast at the Griffin (Image: The Griffin Inn) The Griffin's mouth-watering menu, from traditional pub lunches to small plates and bistro options, is another big draw while the public house provides a warm and cosy atmosphere for customers and regulars alike.
With cosy nooks and crackling fires, the Griffin's pub is a popular venue for many in Eccleston, with a varied cask and drau.